There are online directories that provide a service for all sorts of acts, entertainers, venues, services and performers. Many of these services are registered on these sites and carefully selected and put into sub categories. If you are seeking a particular act you've seen or service for an event or party you've heard about go online and start surfing. On a few sites you can actually send your details by an instant message via your mobile phone or email to the member as soon as you've found an act you are interested in. They will then get in contact with you directly. It couldn't be any easier then this!

Traditionally if its: It's the celebration of the day you started your own business and you want to hire an entertainer to mark the occasion; your neighbors are getting married and you are searching for something ?special? for their stag nights; you are organizing a cub party and want to book some funny entertainers, you would find some acts advertised in the yellow pages, the local newspaper, posted on the notice boards or just by hear say. Now it's even easier. You can simply go online to find listings of all types of services, tribute acts, look-a- like's, contortionists and comedians, every kind of entertainment can be found, just use your imagination.

On-line services are a valuable resource for anyone needing traditional entertainment or something a little more unique. Whether you know the type of service you want to book or are looking for some ideas there are so many ?one of a kind? and original acts here that your event is certain to be a success.

Looking to book entertainment for a corporate event? Some web-sites are particularly popular for these specific requests. Corporate entertainment can include anything from a hostess who will welcome the guests and mingle among them making them feel comfortable and at ease, to a product launch where it is especially important to create the right impression and atmosphere, to an after dinner speaker (toaster or coach) who can inspire corporate members and create a team feeling, whether it is by giving a motivational speech or a stand up comedian routine.

When your goal is to find the right kind of activities for your event in which employees will be involved and this way make it more enjoyable for everyone there, whether they are asked to join in or just to sit back, relax and enjoy the fun, online web directories have all the events you are looking for. If you look at music for example, this will never be disappointing as it encourages every one to get up and dance together and is an ideal release for stress of every day life, as well as providing an opportunity to get to know colleagues in an environment that makes them feel at home and meet people from other departments they might not even know or normally not have time to talk to. The sites can help you but try and be original in your ideas, although DJ's can be great, don't just hire one and think that is your corporate entertainment planning done! Consider making a combination of different acts for example. Why not book a live band and then mix it together with a comedian or hypnotist. This way you reach everyone and you should have a night that will be remembered and talked about by everyone.

A well chosen entertainment act will have a positive impact on your event and the happy feelings this generates will carry over into the workplace. Staff will feel energized and valued and happy staff amounts to a happy working environment and increased efficiency. Keep in mind that the entertainment should be appropriate to the occasion and type of people that will be attending. If you get it right it will be talked about in the office for months to come. The Entertainment Directory can help you to identify a theme or original idea that will suit your type of business and the kind of event you want from small scale to a large gathering.

Next time you are asked to book an event for the office party or organize a get together by your boss, take a look online and check out the listing services of an entertainment directory and you will find a well of original and unique ideas. Everyone will love you for it!